# Full Self-Expression



## About

**URL:** https://fullselfexpression.com
**By:** Alyana Bargawi

## Pages

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We started Brands Are Alive to help mindful and creative entrepreneurs stop suppressing their light, say yes to their hearts, and become fully self-expressed.
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## Blog

- [Stop negotiating your desires.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/stop-negotiating-your-desires) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 23, 2026)
- [Create Art, Not Just Content](https://fullselfexpression.com/create-art-not-just-content) by Alyana Bargawi (May 17, 2026)
- [How To Stay An Artist When Rent Is Due](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-stay-an-artist-when-rent-is-due) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 26, 2026)
- [The Art Of Creating Yourself (in silence).](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/the-art-of-creating-yourself-in-silence) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 27, 2026)
- [Marketing Lessons From Frida Kahlo](https://fullselfexpression.com/marketing-lessons-from-frida-kahlo) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 21, 2025)
- [Why You Get Compliments But Not Payments](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-get-compliments-but-not-payments) by Alyana Bargawi (Nov 11, 2025)
- [How He Built An Authentic, Spiritual Business (while becoming a 1st time dad)](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-he-built-an-authentic-spiritual-business) by Alyana Bargawi (Nov 5, 2025)
- [3 Things ALL Great Artists Do to Find Their Unique Creative Voice](https://fullselfexpression.com/three-things-all-great-artists-do-to-find-their-unique-creative-voice) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 17, 2025)
- [You're SO much closer than you think.](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-are-so-much-closer-than-you-think) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 9, 2025)
- [Your voice has an energetic match.](https://fullselfexpression.com/your-voice-has-an-energetic-match) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 7, 2025)
- [How To Talk About Multiple Topics (Without Confusing Your Audience)](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/111074-how-to-talk-about-multiple-topics-without-confusing-your-audience) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 3, 2025)
- [My 2-Hour Practice To Build A Successful Business When Life is CHAOS](https://fullselfexpression.com/my-2-hour-practice-when-life-is-chaos) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 10, 2025)
- [Why you keep changing your goals (and how to FINALLY commit)](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-keep-changing-your-goals-and-how-to-finally-commit) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 2, 2025)
- [Create Your Own Universe](https://fullselfexpression.com/create-your-own-universe) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 30, 2025)
- [Sometimes, the only way out is through.](https://fullselfexpression.com/sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 3, 2025)
- [Why I changed BRANDS ARE ALIVE to FULL SELF-EXPRESSION?](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-i-changed-brands-are-alive-to-full-self-expression) by Alyana Bargawi (May 26, 2025)
- [Why You Get "Friends" Instead Of Clients](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-get-friends-instead-of-clients) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 9, 2025)
- [What do you really want? Guided Clarity Meditation](https://fullselfexpression.com/guided-clarity-meditation) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 6, 2025)
- [How To Attract Clients (for spiritual people in business)](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-to-attract-clients) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 29, 2025)
- [How To Believe In What You Sell (Even if you can't promise results)](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-to-believe-in-what-you-sell) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 16, 2025)
- [You actually don't have to follow up with potential buyers](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-actually-dont-have-to-follow-up-with-potential-buyers) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 20, 2025)
- [No, you don't have to do sales calls.](https://fullselfexpression.com/no-you-dont-have-to-do-sales-calls) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 18, 2025)
- [The lie of 'This is how it's always been done'](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/business-lie-1-this-is-how-its-always) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 17, 2025)
- [How to be creative *AND* make money](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-to-be-creative-and-make-money) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 7, 2025)
- [You hate marketing because you fear visibility](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-hate-marketing-because-you-fear-visibility) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 1, 2025)
- [YOU Are The Plan.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/you-are-the-plan) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 31, 2024)
- [Should you ask the market or sell whatever YOU want?](https://fullselfexpression.com/ask-the-market-or-sell-whatever-you-want) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 20, 2024)
- [If I talk about too many things will I confuse my audience?](https://fullselfexpression.com/if-i-talk-about-too-many-things-will-i-confuse-my-audience) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 15, 2024)
- [How to keep creating when you feel "disconnected" from your mission](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-to-keep-creating-when-you-feel-disconnected-from-your-mission) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 12, 2024)
- [Authentic and valuable content that also sells](https://fullselfexpression.com/authentic-content-that-sells) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 9, 2024)
- [The 9 to 5 is cruel to spiritual & creative people](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/101155-the-9-to-5-is-cruel-to-spiritual) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 5, 2024)
- [What to prioritize in your business (a 12-month plan for busy solopreneurs)](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/99817-how-to-prioritize) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 4, 2024)
- [ADHD: The Artist's Brain](https://fullselfexpression.com/adhd-the-artists-brain) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 20, 2024)
- [Trust your creativity](https://fullselfexpression.com/trust-your-creativity) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 13, 2024)
- [Make Marketing Art Again](https://fullselfexpression.com/make-marketing-art-again) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 15, 2024)
- [MOJO # 108: You are an artist.](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-are-an-artist) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 30, 2024): You are an artist.

You were an artist before you ever became an entrepreneur.

These two identities are not mutually exclusive, but one does take precedence over the other.

So please don't get your priorities twisted.
- ["What's wrong with me?"](https://fullselfexpression.com/whats-wrong-with-me) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 21, 2024)
- [What Lady Gaga taught me about content creation](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/mojo-106-what-lady-gaga-taught-me-about) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 10, 2024)
- [What is your effortless creation?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/what-is-your-effortless-creation) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 24, 2024)
- [I talked to a camera every day for 30 days. Here is what I learned. ](https://fullselfexpression.com/day-video-reflection) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 11, 2024)
- [Day 30 of 30: Taking inspired action.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/day-30-of-30-taking-inspired-action) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 6, 2024)
- [Day 29 of 30: Sometimes the most valuable thing to share is this.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/94507-sometimes-the-most-valuable-thing-to-share-is-this) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 5, 2024)
- [Day 28 of 30: How making videos changed my life (even with a small audience)](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/day-28-of-30-how-making-videos-changed) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 4, 2024)
- [Day 27 of 30: Struggle to communicate the value? Watch this.](https://fullselfexpression.com/struggle-to-communicate-the-value) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 3, 2024)
- [Day 26 of 30: Why is your marketing not working and how to fix it.](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-is-your-marketing-not-working) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 2, 2024)
- [Day 25 of 30: What's blocking your creative energy?](https://fullselfexpression.com/what-is-blocking-your-creative-energy) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 1, 2024)
- [Day 24 of 30: Do you need a framework as a service provider?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/day-24-of-30-do-you-need-a-framework-as) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 31, 2024)
- [Day 23 of 30: At what point are you considered an expert?](https://fullselfexpression.com/at-what-point-are-you-considered-an-expert) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 30, 2024)
- [Day 22 of 30: I will probably never go viral.](https://fullselfexpression.com/will-probably-never-go-viral) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 29, 2024)
- [Day 21 of 30: Week 3 Reflection](https://fullselfexpression.com/week-3-reflection) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 28, 2024)
- [Day 20 of 30: How I avoid negativity on social media.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/day-20-of-30-how-i-avoid-negativity-on) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 27, 2024)
- [Day 19 of 30: Is it cheating if you use ChatGPT for content creation?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/94322-cheating-if-you-use-chatgpt-content-creation) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 26, 2024)
- [Day 18 of 30: Why do we sound so different in our content?](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-sound-different-content) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 25, 2024)
- [Day 17 of 30: Clarity comes from creation](https://fullselfexpression.com/clarity-comes-from-creation) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 24, 2024)
- [Day 16 of 30: Watch this if you feel like you're not making progress](https://fullselfexpression.com/making-progress) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 23, 2024)
- [Day 15 of 30: The worst thing you can do for your creativity](https://fullselfexpression.com/worst-thing-you-can-do) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 22, 2024)
- [Day 14 of 30: Week 2 reflections](https://fullselfexpression.com/week-2-reflections) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 21, 2024)
- [Day 13 of 30: Fear of getting cancelled](https://fullselfexpression.com/fear-of-getting-cancelled) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 20, 2024)
- [Day 12 of 30: Why are so many marketing practices so predatory?](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-are-so-many-marketing-practices-so-predatory) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 19, 2024)
- [Day 11 of 30: Dealing with fear of judgment .](https://fullselfexpression.com/dealing-with-fear-of-judgment) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 18, 2024)
- [Day 10 of 30: There's a market for EVERYTHING.](https://fullselfexpression.com/there-is-a-market-for-everything) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 17, 2024)
- [Day 9 of 30: Your dream business is closer than you think.](https://fullselfexpression.com/your-dream-business-is-closer-than-you-think) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 16, 2024)
- [Day 8 of 30: How to transition from a job you hate to a business you love](https://fullselfexpression.com/transition-from-a-job-you-hate-to-a-business-you-love) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 15, 2024)
- [Day 7 of 30: Week 1 Reflections](https://fullselfexpression.com/week-one-reflections) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 14, 2024)
- [Day 6 of 30: Standing out without trying hard.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/day-6-of-30-standing-out-without-trying) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 13, 2024)
- [Day 4 of 30: If my content sucks, won't I lose my chance with clients?](https://fullselfexpression.com/will-i-lose-my-chance) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 11, 2024)
- [Day 3 of 30: Stop copying blindly.](https://fullselfexpression.com/stop-copying-blindly) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 10, 2024)
- [Day 2 of 30: Self-trust.](https://fullselfexpression.com/self-trust) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 9, 2024)
- [Day 1 of 30: Overcoming resistance.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/93870-overcoming-resistance) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 8, 2024)
- [MOJO # 65: When did I get so serious](https://fullselfexpression.com/when-did-you-get-so-serious) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 7, 2024)
- [MOJO # 64: Balancing Creativity with Practicality](https://fullselfexpression.com/balancing-creativity-with-practicality) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 30, 2023)
- [MOJO # 63: "Why is my social media not working?"](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-is-my-social-media-not-working) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 23, 2023)
- [MOJO # 62: Brand Promise vs. Offers](https://fullselfexpression.com/brand-promise-vs-offer) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 18, 2023)
- [MOJO # 61: The "secret" to impactful content](https://fullselfexpression.com/the-secret-to-impactful-content) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 3, 2023)
- [MOJO # 60: You will be misunderstood](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-will-be-misunderstood) by Alyana Bargawi (Nov 18, 2023)
- [Brand Essence Meditation](https://fullselfexpression.com/brand-essence-meditation) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 15, 2023)
- [MOJO # 59: Is it out of alignment, or are you just procrastinating?](https://fullselfexpression.com/out-of-alignment-or-procrastination) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 7, 2023)
- [MOJO # 58: You are not your brand.](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-are-not-your-brand) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 1, 2023)
- [MOJO # 57: Marketing without budget? That's not the problem.](https://fullselfexpression.com/marketing-without-budget) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 16, 2023)
- [MOJO # 56: You're overwhelmed because you lack boundaries.](https://fullselfexpression.com/overwhelmed-because-you-lack-boundaries) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 12, 2023)
- [MOJO # 55: Is branding that important a small business owner?](https://fullselfexpression.com/is-branding-that-important-for-small-business) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 4, 2023)
- [MOJO # 53: You can become anyone.](https://fullselfexpression.com/you-can-become-anyone-you-want-to-be) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 5, 2023)
- [MOJO # 52: Stop kidding yourself. You need a personal brand.](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-need-a-personal-brand) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 31, 2023)
- [MOJO # 51: Spirituality is simpler than that.](https://fullselfexpression.com/spirituality-is-simple) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 15, 2023)
- [MOJO # 50: "The 130 Method": How I make the "unrealistic" doable.](https://fullselfexpression.com/the-130-method) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 8, 2023)
- [MOJO # 48: What to do if you "hate social media but need it for business"](https://fullselfexpression.com/hate-social-media-but-need-it-for-business) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 19, 2023)
- [MOJO # 47: Un-Nicheable](https://fullselfexpression.com/un-nicheable) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 10, 2023)
- [MOJO # 46: Should I write for skimmers or deep readers?](https://fullselfexpression.com/should-you-write-for-skimmers-or-deep-readers) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 29, 2023)
- [MOJO # 45: What I do when I don't feel like creating content](https://fullselfexpression.com/dont-feel-like-creating-content) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 22, 2023)
- [MOJO # 44: Why is my content not getting clients?](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-content-not-getting-clients) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 15, 2023)
- [MOJO # 43: "Detach Mode": The practical guide to letting go.](https://fullselfexpression.com/detach-mode-how-to-trust-let-go-and-surrender) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 8, 2023)
- [MOJO # 42: Can't figure out your niche? Use the Trigger Method.](https://fullselfexpression.com/trigger-method-to-define-niche) by Alyana Bargawi (Apr 1, 2023)
- [MOJO # 41: How to access (and free) your creative genius.](https://fullselfexpression.com/access-your-creative-genius) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 25, 2023)
- [MOJO # 40: The Simplest Personal Branding Guide On The Motherlovin' Internets.](https://fullselfexpression.com/the-simplest-personal-branding-guide-on-the-internet) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 11, 2023)
- [MOJO # 39: Want to find your unique voice and style? Start by copying others](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-should-copy-to-find-your-voice) by Alyana Bargawi (Mar 4, 2023)
- [MOJO # 38: Introvert? Why you should make videos and build a personal brand.](https://fullselfexpression.com/why-you-should-make-videos-as-an-introvert) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 25, 2023)
- [MOJO # 37: Grow your business with ease and flow: How to stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed all the time.](https://fullselfexpression.com/stop-feeling-anxious-all-the-time) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 18, 2023)
- [MOJO #36: How to price your offers (and why all ours add up to a 9)](https://fullselfexpression.com/how-to-price-your-offers) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 11, 2023)
- [MOJO # 35: How to build your business when you’re too busy and have no time.](https://fullselfexpression.com/no-time-to-build-business) by Alyana Bargawi (Feb 4, 2023)
- [MOJO # 34: How to define your Brand's Emotional  Signature & Frequency  | The One Emotion Concept](https://fullselfexpression.com/the-one-emotion-concept) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 28, 2023)
- [MOJO # 33: Can you be seen as an expert if you're still figuring things out? How to be authentic without losing credibility](https://fullselfexpression.com/being-authentic-without-losing-credibility) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 21, 2023)
- [MOJO # 32: How to make the right decisions, in alignment, and with ease](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/make-aligned-decisions-with-ease) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 14, 2023)
- [MOJO # 31: Why your content isn't working](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/why-your-content-isnt-working) by Alyana Bargawi (Jan 13, 2023): "A correct diagnosis is three-fourths the remedy." — Mahatma Gandhi

In this video:

- The step-by-step diagnosis I use to understand exactly why a piece of content didn't work so I don't keep repeating the same mistakes.

- The 4 components your content needs to be successful (even expert marketers miss this sometimes).

- How to avoid being stuck spinning your wheels for months or even years creating content that doesn't convert.
- [MOJO # 30: How to set the right kind of goals (create your exciting vision + 2023 plan)](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-set-the-right-goals) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 31, 2022)
- [MOJO # 29: Why you don't have to "niche down" to have a successful business](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/no-niche-no-problem) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 24, 2022)
- [MOJO #28: Personal branding for spiritual people: How do you define yourself when you are an unlimited being?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/personal-branding-for-spiritual-people) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 17, 2022)
- [MOJO # 27: How to keep your promises to yourself and get things done despite distraction.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-get-things-done-despite-distraction) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 10, 2022)
- [MOJO # 26: This mistake blocks your creative genius](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/this-mistake-blocks-your-genius) by Alyana Bargawi (Dec 3, 2022)
- [MOJO # 25: How to define your unique brand voice and write copy that moves people.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/define-your-voice-and-write-copy-that-moves-people) by Alyana Bargawi (Nov 26, 2022)
- [MOJO # 22: Channeling: How to impact when you speak](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/77667-how-to-impact-when-you-speak) by Alyana Bargawi (Nov 5, 2022)
- [MOJO # 21: What is your true nature?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/what-is-your-true-nature) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 29, 2022)
- [MOJO # 20: How to raise your self-worth](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-raise-your-self-worth) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 22, 2022)
- [MOJO # 19: Find your purpose in 15 minutes](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/find-your-purpose-in-15-minutes) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 15, 2022)
- [MOJO # 18: 3 sacred plant moments that transformed my life](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/3-sacred-plant-medicine-moments-that-changed-my-life) by Alyana Bargawi (Oct 1, 2022)
- [MOJO # 17: Stop hiding: 5 mindset shifts to stop being afraid of being seen](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/stop-hiding) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 24, 2022)
- [MOJO # 16: What should you call yourself?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/77660-what-should-you-call-yourself) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 17, 2022)
- [MOJO # 15: Marketing is not linear](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/marketing-is-not-linear) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 10, 2022)
- [MOJO # 14: All the iconic brands have this one thing in common](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/all-iconic-brands-have-this-one-thing-in-common) by Alyana Bargawi (Sep 3, 2022)
- [MOJO # 13: Signs you are a business artist](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/signs-you-are-a-business-artist) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 27, 2022)
- [MOJO # 12: Your brand's "it" factor](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/your-brands-it-factor) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 20, 2022)
- [MOJO # 11: Building a brand with your full self-expression](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/brand-with-full-self) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 16, 2022): Building a brand with your FULL self-expression:

Not just an "authentic" brand.

But one where you UNLEASH all of yourself.
- [MOJO # 10: (an important announcement) Maybe you don't need to know "how".](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-is-not-the-answer) by Alyana Bargawi (Aug 6, 2022)
- [MOJO # 9: Procrastination: Why you can't motivate yourself to do the work.](https://fullselfexpression.com/procrastination-why-you-cant-motivate-yourself-to-work) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 30, 2022)
- [MOJO # 8: Do "hot selfies" help you build your personal brand?](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/mojo-8-do-hot-selfies-help-you-build) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 23, 2022)
- [MOJO # 7: Slime-free sales: How to get clients without resorting to sleazy tactics or making people uncomfortable.](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-get-clients-without-sleazy-sales) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 16, 2022): What if being picky was in fact the key to increasing your sales and number of clients?



I’m going to share with you two real-life examples and my perspective as the buyer.



I will explain why I bought from one person, but not another.



You can watch this video here, or keep reading.
- [MOJO # 6: MAKING PEACE WITH NOW: How to be okay with where you are (and get where you want to be faster)](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-make-peace-with-where-you-are) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 9, 2022): 
“All men should strive to learn before they die, what they are running from, and to, and why.”  — James Thurber

Does any of this apply to you?



You hate a current condition (eg what you do) but feel trapped in it because of obligations and responsibilities. 

Feel drained and can't explain it. Your energy is generally low as if the thing trapping you is painting every other area in your life in grey. You begin to resent it.

Feel like you can't catch a break. You tried hard to create permanent change, but keep running around in circles, and repeating the same cycles over and over.




If there was ever a “formula” to get what you want, faster, it would be this:



Be content and grateful for what is, while maintaining an unattached desire for what is yet to come.



Think of ANYTHING you want to change. You’ll never be able to do it without this formula. 


- [MOJO # 5: MAKING PROGRESS: How to know that you're moving forward when it doesn't seem like it](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-know-if-you-re-making-progress) by Alyana Bargawi (Jul 2, 2022): 
It’s tough to keep going when you're not seeing progress.
Sure you would if you knew it would eventually work. 
But when you’re not seeing any sign of being on the right track, you start to wonder:

 Is this simply a case of sticking through it a bit longer? 

Or should you be trying something completely different?

Here's how to measure progress without feedback

There are 2 things to understand here:


- [MOJO # 4: LUXURY IS AN EXPERIENCE: How to make any brand more luxurious and easily 3-5x your prices](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-make-any-brand-more-luxurious) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 25, 2022): How do you 3-5x your prices without upsetting people or ripping them off?


The answer is: Have a luxury brand.

It's actually quite simple. It boils down to love.

Here's what I mean:


First, we have to know that people buy for two main motivations

- [MOJO # 3: BRAND POSITIONING EXERCISE](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/create-your-own-brand-positioning) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 18, 2022)
- [MOJO # 2: GET UNSTUCK: How to move forward when your path is unclear](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/how-to-get-unstuck-when-your-path-is) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 11, 2022): When you start forming an idea of what you want to create, it’s very likely that your path will still be unclear.



Sometimes it's because the goal is too big and you’ve never done anything like it before. You have lots of unanswered questions.



Other times, you’re still unclear on the end goal itself. And this can be especially frustrating. 

That's okay.
- [MOJO # 1: MAKING DECISIONS IN ALIGNMENT: How to make heart-led decisions you won’t regret](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/making-decisions-in-alignment) by Alyana Bargawi (Jun 4, 2022): By the end of this document, you’ll learn how to follow your heart with confidence that you’ve actually made the right decision.

How do you know the difference between heart-led decisions, and irrational, overly emotional decisions?

Here are 3 ways to know for sure
- [MARKETING MESSAGING: From Confusion to Clarity](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/marketing-messaging-clarity) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): By the end of this article, you will learn how to create a crystal clear marketing message, so that you can effectively communicate your ideas with confidence in knowing that your audience will listen and take action.
- [SHUT OFF THE NOISE: How to tune out and listen to YOUR inner voice](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/shut-off-the-noise) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): So much of what you think are your thoughts and desires aren’t actually yours. You go around all day collecting random bits of information from other people, and if you’re not careful, you’ll lose sight of what YOU think.

This is where you know something has to change.

Step 1: Go on a mental consumption diet: Eliminate or reduce input, even the positive.
- [PASSION CLARITY: What do you TRULY desire? ](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/passion-clarity) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): When you've spent so much of your life being caught up in who you are “supposed to be”, you begin to lose touch with yourself and what YOU want. 

But when you ask yourself “What do I really, really want?”, you’re stumped.  You can hardly think of anything in particular, let alone how it will fit into a business context.

For such moments, use this journaling exercise. Take 3-5 minutes to answer each question and get your thoughts moving.
- [INSTANT ENERGY SHIFT: How to use your body to gain immediate Presence](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/energy-shift) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): Presence is an essential quality for leadership and influence. 



But what happens when something throws you off, and you need to get back into feeling calm and centered, but all you have are minutes, or even seconds?



Here are 3 techniques to get back into your body, and be here and now, no matter how little time you think you have.
- [MANIFESTO: Ignite the fire, move people, and gain brand fans](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/brand-value-clarity) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): Why do some brands have emotional impact and occupy a league of their own, while others are practically irreplaceable?

It takes more than just brand value, but it's the very first step.

By the end of this exercise, you will gain more clarity about your brand value and how to tell its origin story, so you can activate more passion within your tribe – turning customers/clients, and even team members, into passionate advocates.
- [THE PRESCRIPTION:  How to get out of your mind, so you can gain clarity](https://fullselfexpression.com/blog/prescription) by Alyana Bargawi (May 28, 2022): “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.”

When we’re dealing with deeply embedded beliefs, we have to get out of our thinking minds and into our bodies and spirits. Subconscious beliefs are often embedded in our bodies and supported by our daily habits, becoming part of our fabricated character or mask. We get caught up in the character we’re supposed to be playing in life.

Try these techniques for the next two weeks and see how your life transforms.


